Sentences with phrase «higher mpgs in»

With ever - stricter government guidelines calling for higher and higher MPGs in the coming years, this could be the answer to keep V8 cars like the Corvette and big SUVs like the Suburban on the road.

Not exact matches

Stone's going to get his minutes, right now he's averaging 22 mpg and it's been substantially higher than that in many of the recent conference games.

The average fuel economy of vehicles sold in the United States hit a record high 23.6 miles per gallon (mpg) for the model year 2012, the U.S.

The number of car models, where at least one variant has a combined city / highway label fuel economy of at least 30 mpg, has grown from 46 models in MY 2012 to more than 70 models in MY 2017, and the number of car models with 40 mpg or higher has more than doubled (comprised of hybrid, electric (EV), plug - in hybrid electric (PHEV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCV)-RRB-.

The wagon returns 42 mpg highway — when equipped with an automatic transmission — and 41 mpg with the manual, though many owners consistently report fuel economy in the high 40s.

Despite this incredibly high specific output (166bhp per litre) and a 0 - 62mph time of 5.9 seconds, the RCZ R is actually the most efficient model in the petrol RCZ line - up, with impressive claimed figures of 44.8 mpg on the combined cycle and 145g / km of CO2 emissions.

The Hybrid's combined figure was only 3 mpg higher than the V - 6 model, and the car's mild hybrid system achieved only 22 mpg in our brief, real - world test drive.

In the Carollton Holiday Inn Express parking lot, the Maxima's dash display congratulated its driver with a new high fuel economy average of 35.2 mpg for the trip — not bad for a powerful 3.5 - liter V - 6.

Mazda's compact car doesn't need any fancy extras to achieve impressive mpg numbers; in fact, the base model of the Mazda 3 sedan achieves the highest fuel economy numbers of any 3 configuration with its 41 - mpg highway rating.

Compared to the Mazda5, the Kia Rondo suffered because it is classified as a passenger car rather than a truck and so must meet a higher mpg threshold (which only the four - cylinder version does) in order for buyers to collect clunkers cash.

For only $ 375 more than the Honda Insight, the Toyota Prius C offers the highest city fuel economy of any hybrid in America, with its 53/46/50 mpg city / highway / combined rating.

On the Japanese test cycle, Honda says the Fit Hybrid achieves 85 mpg which is the highest of any hybrid vehicle in Japan and should make for lofty EPA ratings in the U.S. as well.

For the # 16,430 SEAT it's a diesel's high thermal efficiency, allowing an official 61.4 «combined» mpg and 123g / km (diesel produces more CO2 per volume unit burnt than petrol does), while for the # 20,660 Volkswagen it's the use of forced induction on a downsized engine resulting in official figures of 42.8 mpg and 154g / km.

OK, given the sort of mpg figures that an LP640 returns in lively driving, I know I've only got myself to blame, but brimming the Lambo with high - octane now costs well into three figures.

Fuel - efficiency ratings for all three engines are yet to be announced, but GM says the 2.5 L will achieve the highest fuel economy in Cadillac's history, well above 30 mpg (7.8 L / 100 km).

Even under rapid, everyday use the TSI still seems capable of returning mpg in the high 30s.

At 80 mph, the engine isn't spinning too high — around 2,400 rpm — and 20/26 mpg city / hwy fuel economy isn't terrible, but the very best you can expect from the 13.7 - gallon tank is around 350 miles, which led me to join contributor Marc Noordeloos in wishing for more range.

The turbo - four helps Hyundai put up big numbers, both in terms of fuel economy — up to 29 mpg combined in the Eco — and grunt — the torque number is higher than all of its main competitors.

You can get even higher mileage in some models by paying extra, as in the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima (32 mpg combined in Eco versions).

The CRX HF (high fuel economy) model in particular demolished Honda's 50 - plus - mpg goal with EPA ratings of 51/67 mpg city / highway.

On the flipside, thanks to the temporary high - compression cycle, efficiency is better than ever before, seeing a 35 percent boost in combined MPG when compared to the outgoing QX50, and ostensibly the most efficient non-hybridized CUV in the segment with 27 combined mpg for the front - wheel - drive model.

Our highest tank average of 41.6 mpg did crest the magic 40 - mpg mark, but most of our highway trips have resulted in 38 - 40 mpg, more in line with the new ratings.

Count on a higher degree of engagement this time around, especially with a hike in fuel - economy and carbon - dioxide - emissions reductions equivalent to 62 mpg (3.9 L / 100 km) on the table.

This compact van is available in cargo and taxi forms, and the cargo model has a revised transmission that makes for higher mpg ratings of 24/26/25 mpg city / highway / combined as well as some new features for 2015.

Continuing to charge the Tesla would have put me in the highest bracket, at more than $ 0.44 per kWh, or the equivalent of getting 19 mpg — probably less than you'd get in an Elise.

In low - and medium - roof regular 2015 Ford Transit wagons (a high roof is also available, as are long - and extended - length bodies), the 3.5 - liter EcoBoost V - 6 and 3.7 - liter V - 6 engines are rated for 14/19/16 mpg city / highway / combined.

This variance is more obvious in high - mpg cars due to the fact that mileage is inversely related to fuel consumed.

In this driving mode, Hyundai expects the Sonata Plug - in Hybrid to deliver 38 mpg city, 43 mpg highway, and 40 mpg combined, each 1 mpg lower than the expected numbers from the standard Sonata Hybrid, likely due to the larger battery pack's higher weighIn this driving mode, Hyundai expects the Sonata Plug - in Hybrid to deliver 38 mpg city, 43 mpg highway, and 40 mpg combined, each 1 mpg lower than the expected numbers from the standard Sonata Hybrid, likely due to the larger battery pack's higher weighin Hybrid to deliver 38 mpg city, 43 mpg highway, and 40 mpg combined, each 1 mpg lower than the expected numbers from the standard Sonata Hybrid, likely due to the larger battery pack's higher weight.

The engine is quiet and unobtrusive in sixth gear, and I averaged between 32 and 35 mpg, especially impressive considering the higher speed limits in Arizona and New Mexico.

This new model's high - tech powertrain is meant to give the Sonata Eco a slight boost in fuel economy numbers, to an estimated 28/38/32 mpg (city / highway / combined) rating.

Large gas tank plus high mpg means you can go 500 miles at higher end freeway speeds in comfort and safety.

MPG and running costs > Not Lamborghini's forte, fuel consumption is rated at 19.6 mpg on a combined cycle in the most efficient LP 580 - 2 spec, so fuel costs are bound to be high.

We'll start with our own experiences first: The 1.2 - litre PureTech 110 gets an official combined economy figure of 65.7 mpg, and in mixed driving we saw MPG in the high 40s, so mid-40s is a realistic estimate and 50 - plus if you have a particularly light right foot.

This low power rating does result in high fuel economy, though, as the Mirage hatchback is the cheapest car to get over 40 mpg with its EPA rating of 37 city, 44 highway with the optional CVT (a five - speed manual is standard).

Given the other two models in the Macan range - the Turbo and the Turbo Performance Package - are also six - pot but boast slightly larger engines, it's little surprise to hear they deliver slightly lower economy figures and higher CO2 numbers: 31.7 mpg and 30.1 mpg for the Turbo and PP respectively, with 208 and 217g / km of CO2.

The four - cylinder 1.2 makes 89bhp and already offers up to 65.7 mpg, while the Boosterjet will be the highest - performing model in the range for the time being, with 109bhp and 125 lb ft of torque between 2000 - 3500rpm.

After all, many of the Americans who are currently driving mid - or full - size SUVS that get 14 or 15 or 16 mpg will be happy to downsize to a smaller but still roomy and versatile SUV like the Tiguan that will take them well into the 20s in terms of fuel economy on the highway but will still give them the features that attracted them to SUVs in the first place: a high seating position, all - wheel - drive traction, and cargo versatility.

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Even though it's more powerful, fuel mileage estimates come in higher at 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.

As for how it's running, the CX - 9 seems to have settled in by delivering fairly consistent combined fuel economy of about 21 mpg — it's been higher on road trips and bit lower when used in daily commuting.

My guess is the switch to higher viscosity is not providing better protection but reduces the amount of oil lost in the combustion process.Because it is thicker less of it blows by into the exhaust.This indirectly lessens the time the engine is running with less than optimal oil volume.The potential down side is at lower ambient temps.the oil will take longer to circulate through the motor on a cold start.Also a slight decrease in mpg as stated as the engine works harder to move the thicker oil.Mixing viscosity won't cause any harm.My theory has always been that 5w30 with 1000 miles on it is no thicker than 5w20 with 0miles on it.

The powerful engine 5.0 liter V8 is capable to give in city / high 17/23 mpg (2WD) and 16/22 mpg (4WD), while the last one Raptor model the EPA is 15/18 mpg.

Fuel economy is surprisingly good for a small SUV, with the xDrive28i achieving in the high - 20 mpg range on the highway.

It has the highest overall mpg fuel economy rating in it's class.

More information about the 2012 Dodge Avenger: For a mid-sized sedan, the Avenger stands out in two ways: aggressive, sporty styling, which is borrowed from the Dodge Charger, and its fuel economy, which can manage as high as 30 mpg on the highway.

That's already higher than expected and with a fuel economy rating of up to 29 mpg, it's understandable why the powertrain is in demand.

The fuel - efficient RX 450h hybrid combines the same V6 engine with an electric motor for higher power (295 horsepower channeled through a continuously - variable automatic transmission) and efficiency (32 mpg in the city for the front - wheel - drive RX 450h, 30 mpg in the all - wheel - drive form).

Official fuel economy figures for the standard M4 stand at 32.1 mpg, with CO2 emissions coming in at 204g / km; the CS produces 33.6 mpg and 197g / km of CO2 and the high - performance M4 GTS emits 199g / km of CO2 and returns 34mpg, but it's unlikely you'll ever achieve if you're driving it in the way it was intended.

Some people might not like the gas mileage, which is around 24 mpg in city driving and higher in highway conditions.

looks like they took the push button start away also... the rear headrests should have been integrated to the seats so they won't block the rearview when not being used... mpg better be in the high 40's for this to sell here... otherwise, there are better small car choices out there... especially when the Fiesta debuts.